2448 Console
any config for any room
The 2448 console offers multiple channel and layout configurations making it the most versatile console we offer. Available in 24, 32, & 40 frame sizes while being able to add a producers desk and rack bay for additional 19" outboard gear. The 2448 expands API's powerful line of world-class analog recording consoles and continues API's nearly 50 year legacy of combining functionality and reliability with the unmistakable warmth of the API sound.
channel frame only
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels.
channel frame w/ 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ dual 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with two 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and a 19″ rack bay
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and dual 19″ rack bays
2448 Console features
24, 32, or 40 Input Channel Frame sizes
Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
Classic Analog Metering
Full Center Section Control
Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
all API 2448 features
- Available in 24, 32, and 40 Channel Frame sizes
- Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
- Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
- Each Channel features Dual Inputs (small fader rotary pot, pan, solo, mute, safe and flip)
- 56 Channels available to the Mix Bus – in a 24 Channel Frame
- 8 Multitrack Buses
- 8 Auxiliary Buses
- 1 Stereo Bus
- 4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated) with Multitrack and Stereo Bus assign
- Full Center Section Control
- Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
- Classic Analog Metering
- Global 0dB Small Fader Bypass
- 529C Stereo Bus Compressor (optional)
- Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity
Final Touch Automation®
Final Touch Automation combines system reliability, user flexibility and operational simplicity and offers a host of features found only in the most expensive and sophisticated console automation systems typically costing many times more. Consoles can be factory-fitted with Final Touch Automation prior to delivery, and existing 1608-II consoles can be retrofitted with Final Touch Automation
final touch automation® features
- Reliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer
- Individual Switch Control on each fader
- Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
- Hi Resolution 7.5″ Touch Screen Control
- Files are easily saved to standard memory cards
- Automated Mute and Insert switches on each channel
- Unlimited Fader Groups with 2 dedicated Group Master Faders
- Motorized Stereo Program Fader
- 4 Motorized Stereo Returns
- DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass
- Unlimited Mix Restore points
- Comprehensive Operations Manual
pricing
24-Channel
$105,900
Final Touch Automation®
- 24
- 18
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 24
- 1
32-Channel
$138,900
Final Touch Automation®
- 32
- 24
- 8
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 32
- 1
40-Channel
$169,900
Final Touch Automation®
- 40
- 30
- 10
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 40
- 1
24-Channel
$93,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 24
- 18
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 24
- 1
32-Channel
$121,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 32
- 24
- 8
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 32
- 1
40-Channel
$149,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 40
- 30
- 10
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 40
- 1
pricing without automation
24-Channel
$93,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 24
- 18
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 24
- 1
32-Channel
$121,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 32
- 24
- 8
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 32
- 1
40-Channel
$149,900
no Final Touch Automation®
- 40
- 30
- 10
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 40
- 1
channel frame only
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels.
channel frame w/ 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ dual 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with two 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and a 19″ rack bay
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and dual 19″ rack bays
API 2448 users
The 2448 in action
tech specs and downloads
